DR SIOBHAN GRAHAM - founder of Vitalis HEalth
Dr Siobhan Graham, originally from Cookstown, Co. Tyrone, began her medical studies in Queen’s University in 1995. She opened Vitalis Health in April 2019 to offer a more holistic approach to patient care.
Her own family upbringing influenced her interest in medicine from a young age; her mother ran a GP clinic in Cookstown and she is deeply involved in the care of her brother, Christopher, who has Down Syndrome.
As a qualified yoga instructor and sports injury clinician Siobhan weaves the value of movement and mindfulness into her consultations, along with benefits of individualised nutrition.
Dr. Siobhan Graham’s Medical Blog
After graduating in medicine from Queens University in Belfast in July 2000 she started work as a junior doctor in Belfast City Hospital where she established her love for medicine.
From Belfast she headed for Peru working voluntarily in the Sacred Valley, then on to Australia where she spent time as a family doctor in the Outback. She also did some voluntary work in Gautemala on her way home. After deciding to become GP she made her way to New Zealand to complete training in obstetrics and gynaecology and psychiatry before returning the UK.
Dr. Graham spent seven years gaining a wide range of experience in general medicine- from Rheumatology, Cardiology, emergency medicine, and oncology- before completing her GP training in Edinburgh in 2008.
While working with her brother as a GP she maintained her love of hospital medicine by also running the cardiology Chest Pain clinic in Whiteabbey hospital where she worked for almost three years part-time.
Her love of sports and how exercise improves health, lead her to study Sport and Exercise Medicine at the University of Bath from 2010 to 2016. During this time she continued work as a GP and but returned to work in rheumatology (the specialty for disease of joints, muscle and the immune systems) spending almost three years in this field.
During these years Dr. Graham also worked as a travelling team doctor for some of the Northern Ireland football teams and did voluntary work providing exercise classes and nutrition talks to local communities in Costa Rica, Central America.
In 2016 she completed a Master’s Degree in Sport and Exercise Medicine and carried out research into the effects of exercise in women with rheumatoid arthritis while working in Musgrave park hospital as a Staff Grade doctor in Rheumatology.
Dr Siobhan welcomes you warmly to Vitalis Health and looks forward to meeting you.
DR TIM RUSSELL
Dr Russell joined Vitalis Health in 2021 bringing his experience as an NHS GP and personal interest in Lifestyle Medicine to the clinic.
He graduated in Medicine from the University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne in 2000. After working in various hospital specialties in England, New Zealand and Scotland, he qualified as a GP in 2006.
Dr Russell continues to work as an NHS GP in Northern Ireland and has worked in the private GP sector since 2018.
Dr Tim has a diploma in Lifestyle Medicine from the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine. As an extension of this he has a particular interest in treating disease through lifestyle modification - especially in areas where psychological problems, such as stress, contribute towards physical problems such as high blood pressure, headaches, fibromyalgia and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
He is also skilled in performing joint injections and has a lot of experience dealing with difficult to manage eczema and dermatitis.
Dr Rory McKeown
Dr McKeown graduated from the University of Dundee in 2007.
He completed his doctor foundation years in Northern Ireland, before travelling to Australia where he worked for 6 years.
During this time abroad he worked primarily in emergency medicine but also trained in anaesthetics, Intensive care medicine, and remote and rural medicine (in the Solomon Islands).
Dr McKeown returned to Northern Ireland in 2016, and completed his GP training in 2019, completing training in Psychiatry, Paediatrics, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology. He is also skilled in minor surgery and mole and cyst removal and has his own clinic specialising in aesthetics.
He is a well rounded doctor, attentive to his physical examination while listening to his patients.
He enjoys an active lifestyle, and believes in preventative medicine through lifestyle modification and in the doctor as a support during this health journey.
Dr Sarah O’Hagan
Dr Sarah brings her strong clinical skills and attentive nature to enhance our medical team.
She has a broad medical knowledge base with particular interests in women’s health - including menopause and perimenopause - as well as general medicine and mental health.
Dr Sarah has over 20 years experience working as a doctor and enjoys keeping up to date with medical advances, changes in guidelines and novel treatments. She also has an interest in psychotherapy and considers medicine a vocation.
Dr Sarah has a young family and also works as a GP within the NHS.
Dr Jennifer McKew
Dr Jeni recently joined our team to bring her menopause expertise to our women’s health team taking over from Dr Marj.
She holds a menopause training post grad certificate from the British Menopause Society (BMS) and can help you through the perimenopause and menopause as well as assisting with contraception advice.
She understands the importance of the right food for health, the importance of addressing underlying stressors in your life and the impact of stress on your wellbeing and immune system.
Dr Jeni is thrilled to practice her holistic approach to patient care - something she is passionate about. To highlight this passion, Dr Jeni teaches meditative dance and pilates.
We welcome Dr Jeni to the team to uphold our hollistic approach to your care.
DR ANITA MAINI
We are thrilled to have Dr Anita join our team.
Dr Anita has been working in sexual health for the last 20 years and is skilled in family planning - from coil and implant insertions, to contraception and early terminations. She is also trained to scan the womb to check that coils are in place and can scan the ovaries.
She has a gentle demeanour and is our most experienced sexual health doctor.
Dr Anita works Tuesday mornings.
TINA FEGAN
Tina has been working as a phlebotomist and health care assistant in Vitalis since May 2021, taking bloods, and doing Wellness checks. She is also trained in ear wax removal - both syringing and suctioning - and continues to expand upon her skill set as a natural learner.
She worked for 25 years as a practice manager in a GP Surgery in Belfast and brings this experience to the team.
"There are so many things I love about working here. It's a friendly relaxed environment, with a brilliant supportive team. I love building a rapport with the patients when they attend the clinic."
We love having Tina in the clinic!
Chloe Peachey
Chloe is our full-time receptionist. She is efficient and friendly and brings her calm approach to our front desk.
Chloe previously worked in hospitality and as a healthcare worker and enjoys making our patients feel welcome.
When she’s not working with us, Chloe volunteers for the helicopter rescue service!